William Carroll Gooch Jr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William Carroll Gooch Jr. of Elmhurst, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 88, on October 21, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, William Carroll and Martha Devaney Gooch; his wife Barbara L. Gooch; his children, Bonnie Cheffer (Chris) and Brad Gooch (Amy); his grandchildren, Kimberly Bretl (John), Ashley Kalis (Ian), Keri Gooch, Courtney Gooch and Kendall Gooch; his great grandchildren, Andrew Bretl and Ethan Bretl; and his daughter Brenda Gooch.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's name may be made to ECAF (Elmhurst Children's Assistance Foundation) (https://ecaf4kids.org) and the Elmhurst Historical Museum.
